farm-to-table

[ fahrm-tuh-tey-buhl ]

adjective

1. noting or relating to fresh, locally sourced food sold to local consumers or restaurants:

   farm-to-table meats and seasonal vegetables.

2. noting or relating to the stages involved in the growing, processing, and consumption of food:

   farm-to-table policies.

Word History and Origins

Origin of farm-to-table¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

The farm-to-table restaurant in Tarrytown, New York, has begun serving fungus-fermented foods in a handful of dishes.

From Salon

The first discussion topic of each semester’s urban farm-to-table class is the climate impact of eating meat, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

The farm-to-table cooking class is vegetarian.

From Los Angeles Times

She adds, “Foodies and travel enthusiasts alike will find something to enjoy, with such a broad dining scene spanning farm-to-table dishes, fusion cuisine, upscale dining, and the famous Texas-style barbecue. Texas is a perfect fit for the Michelin Guide, based on the experiences of our anonymous Inspectors.”

From Salon

And in many situations, developing more localized, less industrialized "farm-to-table" food supply chains may yield food savings comparable to optimized cold chains, according to the study.

From Science Daily